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King James II appoints a new Caribbean governor...
King James II appoints a new Caribbean governor...
Item # 689374
August 19, 1686
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 19, 1686
* King James II of England
* Nathaniel Johnson appointment
* Governor of the Leeward Islands
* Future governor of South Carolina
The back page has a report from Windsor: "His Majesty has been pleased upon the death of Sir William Stapleton, Governor and Captain-General of his Majesties Leeward or Caribbee [Caribbean] Islands in America, to confer that government upon Sir Nathaniel Johnson in consideration of his many faithful services and approved loyalty."
A single sheet issue, 6 1/2 by 11 inches, nice condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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